UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

BRAES OF DOUNE, who had both Spirit Of Ash (sixth) and Gerrots (seventh) well behind when he landed a 1m2f handicap at Ayr 16 days ago, has the most convincing recent profile and, assuming he takes the return to this trip in his stride, he could be hard to overhaul. Buford has proven stamina and is feared most now he reverts to turf after finishing fourth in a similar race at Wolverhampton last time. Odd Venture is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Braes Of Doune 2nd Buford 3rd Odd Venture

ELUSIVE EMPIRE sets the standard on the official ratings and has an outstanding chance here. Having been allotted a rating of 77 after going close in a novice at Salisbury 10 days ago, it is noteworthy that he is kept to maiden company and this looks a good piece of placement by Archie Watson. Initio won't need to be out of the ordinary to have an impact on his racecourse bow, while Capital Guarantee is also noted on debut for David O'Meara.
Prediction : 1st Elusive Empire 2nd Initio 3rd Capital Guarantee

ASCOT ADVENTURE has dropped to a competitive mark and, having shown steady improvement since joining his current yard, he is an appealing option. He appeared to find things happening a stride too quickly near the finish in a deeper race over 6f at York 10 days ago and may find this trip/level is more to his liking. Yaaser is an old rival of the selection and commands respect off a handy mark, while Thirsk winner Lilikoi is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Ascot Adventure 2nd Yaaser 3rd Lilikoi

Travel Candy (winner) had Tees Douge (third) behind him at Catterick earlier this month, but a 2lb swing in the weights could see the latter reverse that form. Tongue-tied ahead of his nursery debut, it would be no surprise to see Moyola take a step forward, while Torvar is also noted. However, preference is for INDICATION SPIRIT. He was able to build on a promising debut effort when winning over C&D 20 days ago, and there should be more to come.
Prediction : 1st Indication Spirit 2nd Tees Douge 3rd Travel Candy

LOCH CARRON travelled strongly into contention at Chelmsford over 6f, before weakening late on. The fact she was pitched into Listed company the start prior to that suggests she is held in some regard, so this drop in trip could see her to greater effect. Castan has been largely consistent in recent starts and must go on the shortlist. Others to note include Zuffolo and Mereside Angel.
Prediction : 1st Loch Carron 2nd Castan 3rd Zuffolo

BARROLO came up just short as he went in search for the hat-trick at Catterick last time but, returned to further, this looks an ideal opportunity for the Havana Grey gelding to regain the winning thread. Cuban Rock is feared most raised 4lb for his recent course success, while first-time cheekpieces could elicit some improvement from the Liam Bailey-trained Keeponbelieving.
Prediction : 1st Barrolo 2nd Cuban Rock 3rd Keeponbelieving